JONAH BRIDE NEWS

Pair of doubles in loss Bride went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, another two-bagger, a walk and a run in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

Impact Bride's productive night marked the fifth time he'd hit safely in the last six games, and it featured his first two extra-base hits since he laced a double against the Royals back on June 18 for his first such knock in the majors. The rookie seems to be hitting his stride at the plate somewhat at the big-league level, as he now carries a .258 average and .343 on-base percentage over his last nine games, a span during which he's generated an acceptable 20.0 percent strikeout rate coupled with a solid 11.4 percent walk rate.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Bride isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Bride started the last five games and went 4-for-19 with two walks and four strikeouts. Seth Brown will take over at first base while Stephen Vogt enters the lineup behind the dish.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base thrice in win Bride went 1-for-2 with two walks in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Impact The rookie has now hit safely in four of the six starts he's drawn coming out of the All-Star break, although all five knocks he's garnered during that period have been singles. Bride has gotten aboard in eight of 25 plate appearances during that stretch, however, an encouraging sample that may indicate he's starting to get a better grasp of big-league arms.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Bride is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bride started three of the past four games and went 2-for-13 with a walk, a run and four strikeouts. Vimael Machin will take over at the hot corner Wednesday.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Bride isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Bride started the last three games and went 2-for-11 with two runs, a steal and four strikeouts. Seth Brown is shifting to first base while Nick Allen starts at the keystone Saturday.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first bag Bride went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Two games into his return from the injured list, Bride stole his first base of the season and contributed a second consecutive 1-for-3, one-run effort in the process. The rookie never recorded more than three stolen bases at any minor-league stop, however, so fantasy managers should keep expectations tempered in that regard.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Singles, scores in return Bride (shoulder), reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 1-for-3 with a run in a win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Impact Bride jumped right back into the starting nine in his return from the injured list, slotting in at the keystone. The rookie has a serviceable .244 average over his last 12 games, a span during which he's struck out an impressively modest 9.1 percent clip.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Bride (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Bride spent nearly a month on the injured list due to his shoulder injury, but he'll rejoin the active roster after spending a week and a half in the minors on a rehab assignment. He hit .318 with a homer, a double, four runs and three RBI over seven rehab games and should see plenty of playing time at third base now that he's back to full health. However, he isn't starting Monday against the Astros.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plenty of rehab work during weekend Bride (shoulder) went 3-for-12 with two walks and two runs in three games for Single-A Stockton against Fresno over the weekend.

Impact Bride has now appeared in seven rehab games overall and played a full nine innings at third base in two of the three weekend contests with the Ports, seemingly indicating he'd be ready for activation. Given he's been eligible to come off the IL since earlier in July, it's certainly possible Bride is reinstated to the active roster ahead of Monday night's series opener against the Astros.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Bride (shoulder) will report to Single-A Stockton on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bride looked as though he might have a chance at returning from the 10-day injured list immediately coming out of the All-Star break, but the Athletics will instead let him get in some game action in the minors before activating him. Expect Bride to stick around in Stockton through the weekend before likely being reinstated ahead of next week's home series versus Houston. Once activated, Bride will vie with Vimael Machin for everyday duties at third base.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance for Thursday activation Bride (shoulder), who went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Sunday while serving as the designated hitter, is scheduled to work out Th...

Impact Bride also logged seven innings at third base for the Aviators on Saturday without setbacks, so it would appear he has a good chance of being deemed ready for activation. The rookie was slated to return to Oakland early in the week and receive a final evaluation on the fitness of his shoulder by Thursday, when he might be deemed ready for return.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bride working back to Athletics' roster Former South Carolina third baseman Jonah Bride is making his way back to the field from the Injured List.

JULY 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Productive in first two rehab games Bride (shoulder) has gone 2-for-5 with a double, three walks and a run across his first two rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas while filling the designated hitter role.

Impact Bride has logged a full complement of plate appearances during that pair of contests, and he doesn't appear to have suffered any setbacks with his previously ailing shoulder. The rookie has been sidelined since June 28, and it remains to be seen if the Athletics will opt to activate him at some point during the final weekend of the first half of the season or simply wait until after the All-Star break.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on rehab assignment Bride (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bride has been sidelined since colliding with teammate Chad Pinder in a late-June game, but he is close to getting back on the field. Bride both hit and threw Monday, and if he responds well his next step will likely be a stint with Triple-A Las Vegas.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to taking swings Bride (shoulder) has progressed to swinging a bat, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The rookie had already engaged in pregame sprints before Monday's game, so it's been a solid week on the recovery front. However, Bride is still likely a few days away, at minimum, from a return.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes progress Monday Bride (shoulder) took part in pregame sprints before Monday's game against the Blue Jays, but a return from the injured list in the minimum amount of time is still "not realistic,"...

Impact Bride hit the injured list Tuesday, and he received a cortisone injection to remove fluid from his strained shoulder a day later. The rookie would be eligible to first return July 6, but Kotsay cast significant doubt on that possibility because of the time the cortisone injection takes to have full effect. The Athletics skipper also noted a rehab assignment remains a possibility for Bride depending how his recovery continues to unfold.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets injection for shoulder Bride, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, received a cortisone injection to help remove fluid from the joint of his strained right shoulder, Matt Kawahara of the Sa...

Impact The cortisone shot typically takes 5-to-7 days to yield the desired effect, so Bride is unlikely to take part in baseball activities for at least one week. Manager Mark Kotsay previously expressed optimism that Bride would be sidelined for no more than two weeks after he collided in the outfield with teammate Chad Pinder in Sunday's win over the Royals, but the rookie may take slightly longer to heal than anticipated since he required the injection. Sheldon Neuse is expected to serve as the Athletics' primary third baseman while Bride is on the shelf.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with strained shoulder The Athletics placed Bride on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right shoulder.

Impact Bride suffered the injury Sunday in an outfield collision with teammate Chad Pinder in Oakland's win over the Royals. After sitting out Monday's series opener with the Yankees, Bride didn't show any major improvement, so the Athletics opted to deactivate him. Bride's absence should create a clear path for both Sheldon Neuse and Nick Allen to handle near-everyday roles in the Oakland infield.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat after collision Bride (shoulder/face) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Though Bride wasn't diagnosed with a concussion after he collided with teammate Chad Pinder during Sunday's win over the Royals, the rookie sustained a right shoulder injury as well as a facial laceration. He'll need at least one day to heal up from the injuries, allowing Nick Allen and Sheldon Neuse to pick up starts at second base and third base, respectively.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with concussion Bride isn't dealing with a concussion after exiting Sunday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bride was involved in a collision in shallow right field in the bottom of the sixth inning and was officially removed from the game in the seventh. Manager Mark Kotsay said after the game that the 26-year-old suffered a right shoulder injury and had a laceration on his nose but isn't dealing with a concussion. It's not yet clear whether Bride will be available for Monday's series opener against the Yankees.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after collison Bride was removed in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Royals due to an apparent injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run pri...

Impact According to Gallegos, Bride suffered the injury in question in the bottom of the sixth inning, when he was involved in a collision in shallow right field with Chad Pinder. Though neither player was able to corral the fly ball, the Royals' Edward Olivares made the final out trying to advance to second base, so Bride wasn't formally removed from the game until an inning later. Gallegos notes that Bride appeared to be bleeding out of his nose after colliding with Pinder, so the rookie could be dealing with a head injury and may be sent in for concussion testing.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonah Bride makes stellar defensive play, picks up first RBI Former South Carolina third baseman Jonah Bride is settling into the lineup with the Oakland Athletics.

JUNE 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'The kid can play': Bride hitting his stride on defense KANSAS CITY -- For a rebuilding A’s squad, this 2022 season is all about identifying players who fit into their long-term plans. Among those...

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hitting streak reaches eight Bride went 2-for-4 with a pair of hits in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Since going 0-for-3 in his MLB debut June 14, Bride has proceeded to record at least one hit in each of his subsequent six starts. Only one of his eight big-league hits has gone for extra bases, but Bride's high-contact approach -- he's struck out just once in 25 plate appearances -- should allow him to stick around as a lineup regular against both left- and right-handed pitching. Bride is expected to see most of his work at third base and second base, but he could be catcher-eligible in some leagues after logging 11 starts behind the plate for Triple-A Las Vegas this season prior to his call-up.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bride's 1st MLB hits 'a huge accomplishment' BOSTON -- On Sunday night, Jonah Bride was pulled after his first at-bat in the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators' game in Sugar Land, Texas. He g...

JUNE 16, 2022 • MLB.COM